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News Archive 2007
Club Presentation Night Watchet Cricket Club's End of Season Awards Presentation Evening took place on Friday 12th October 2007 at The Royal British Legion Club in Watchet.
Jason Strong was voted Players' Player of the Year, Nick Virgin best 1st XI bowler and Edward Martin 1st XI batting, Martin Strong 1st XI all-rounder.
Peter Manley won the 2nd XI batting award. Billy Jones won the award courageous action. Details of other award winners will appear shortly.
To view the pictures click here 1st XI lose at North Newton Watchet 1st XI lost their final match of the season to promotion wining side, North Newton despite a brilliant 80 from skipper Clive Strong.
The 1st XI ended up in fifth position in Division Two. To see the final table click here 2nd XI lose at by 8 wickets Watchet 2nd XI, in their final home game of the season, lost to Chard "A" by 8 wickets.
To read the match report and view the scorecard click here
The 2nd XI ended up in fifth position in Division Three South West. To see the final table click here
To view Watchet 2nd XI Averages for the 2007 click here
Watchet 2nd XI at North Perrott 1st XI win at home to Fitzhead Watchet 184 Fitzhead 175 for 9 to gain 33 valuable points 2nd XI match at Ilton was cancelled For this cancellation Ilton have been deducted 30 points and Watchet awarded 30points Somerset Cricket League The League Management Committee will again be organising the Annual End of Season Dinner with the Presentation of Trophies. The function will be held at the League's Sponsor, The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. The cost of the Dinner, which will include a four-course meal of a high standard and entertainment arranged by our sponsor Stuart Shepherd, will be £19.00 per ticket. There will be no speeches of a formal kind, but our guest of the evening will speak prior to presenting the prizes. There will also be representatives from the League's sponsors The Best Western Shrubbery Hotel as guests. News from the Somerset Cricket League The League received a number of applications (written and verbal) for entry into the Somerset Cricket League, for the season 2008. The Committee accepted new teams from Ashbrittle and Wookey Indians into the 1st XI Competition, while Wembdon 4th XI, Belvedere 4th XI, Cheddar 5th XI had also indicated their interest in putting in further teams. It was noted, as reported earlier, that Chew Magna had resigned from the SCL and both their 1st and 2nd XI teams will play in the B & D in 2008. It was noted that Stogumber had also made enquiries about membership of the SCL, but had not put forward any formal application.
The Committee discussed the composition of the divisions for season 2008, but was unable to make any firm predictions until the season terminates. The Committee considered a number of options for both the 1st and 2nd XI competitions and decided to offer Ashbrittle a place in Division 3 (note – Chew Magna will leave the League and create a space at the top of the structure) and Wookey Indians a place in Division 6. The Committee felt that the experiment of putting Taunton St. Andrews 3rd XI in Division 5 had been a positive move and that it should now be in a position to extend this arrangement with some of the other ‘big' clubs. Accordingly, invitations will go out to Taunton, Uphill Castle, Cheddar and Wembdon to move one of their teams from the 2nd XI to the 1st XI Competition. Places for Cheddar 5th XI, Wembdon 4th XI and Belvedere 4th XI could then be accommodated in the 2nd XICompetition if those clubs wish to make their verbal application to join a formal one. The Hon. Secretary was empowered to talk to all the clubs involved and move the process forward within the constraints of the Committee's discussion. The Committee confirmed that it would continue to use the Standard Cricket Ball. No formal complaints had been received and generally it was felt that the Crusader ball had performed well. It was suggested by some members that two balls should be used wherever possible as it was quite a lot to expect that a modestly priced ball should last for 90 overs in a pristine condition. The Committee agreed to use the same Crusader ball in season 2008. Weather spoils more fixtures Yet more bad weather led to both 1st and 2nd XI fixtures being cancelled. Butleigh did manage to beat North Newton who were skittled out for 66 chasing 164. This was Butleigh's 11 victory of the season.
Peasedown St John played Belvedere. Peasedown scored 192 for 9 with Sourav Sil scoring 109. In reply Belvedere scored 171 for 6. 1st XI Lose at Peasedown St John To read the match report click here To view the photographs of the match click here 2nd XI lose at home to Long Sutton To read the match report and scorecard click here 2nd XI home beat North Petherton To read the match report and scorecard click here 1st XI lose to Belvedere Watchet travelled to Belvedere on Sunday. The hosts moved this fixture to Clarence Park in a successful bid to get this fixture played.
The home side won the toss and asked Watchet to bat first on a very wet pitch. This was a prudent moved. They had Chris Sully caught in the gully of Brian Hosey's bowling and the same fielder dropped Philip Milton first ball.
Wickets continued to fall thanks to some fine fielding especially the catch to remove Jason Strong. Watchet were all out for 113. Edward Martin top scored for Watchet with 57.
After tea the pitch, which had now dried considerably and with no new ball, Belvedere got off to a good start. Liam Woolgrove bowled one of the openers.
A second wicket partnership took the score to 85 with Neil Tasker scoring a valuable half century, before Jason Strong claimed the first of his four wickets. Andrew Pyne chipped in with a caught behind as Belvedere collapsed to 92 for 4.
The miracle did not continue and Belvedere managed to knock of the remaining runs to claim a four wicket victory.
To view the photographs of the match click here 2nd XI lose to North Perrott To read the match report and scorecard click here Weather Claims more fixtures Watchet's 1st XI home match against Huish & Langport and the 2nd XI away match at Bishops Lydeard were cancelled to the unseasonably wet weather.
The match report for the second eleven game is now online to read it click here 1st XI Return to winning ways Watchet travelled to Mark on Saturday and came away with a 28 run victory.
Losing the toss Watchet were asked to bat on a slow damp track.
Openers Edward Martin and Chris Sully got off to a slow start due to the ball swinging and seaming in the humid conditions. Martin became Mark's first victim caught behind. This started a collapse. Sully was then yorked. Milton, Jason Strong and Martin Strong soon followed. Watchet found themselves at 28 for five.
Adam Bishop and Ryan Strong then formed a match winning partnership aided with help from Matt Lovell and an excellent last wicket partnership between Woolgrove and Pyne. At the end of their 45 overs Watchet were 137 for 9.
Mark started their reply in a suitably steady fashion before Matt Lovell drew first blood with the help of a catch from Ryan Strong. Strong then became wicket taker getting two in quick succession, one caught behind and the other stumped.
Nick Virgin joined the attack and got
the important wicket of Gareth Lloyd who played an excellent innings
well suited to the conditions. Virgin again produced another
fine spell of off spin bowling claiming two more important wickets
including the hard hitting Moxey, second ball. The run-out of Neil
Coleman by a fine throw by Adam Bishop gave Watchet the scent of
victory.
A real boost for Watchet was three wickets for Liam Woolgrove, right, who has bowled superbly this season but without taking the wickets he has deserved. Woolgrove bowled the Mark number eleven with the score on 109 leaving Watchet victors by 28 runs.
To view the pictures of the match click here 1st XI lose by 12 runs Watchet XI lost at home to Whitchurch by 12 runs.
Whitchurch won the toss and elected to bat. They got off to a good start putting on 88 for the first wicket in good time.
Watchet managed to slow the scoring rate when Ryan Strong and Nick Virgin were brought into the attack. Wickets started to fall and the Whitchurch innings closed on 195 all out in their last over. Five wickets fell in the last three overs.
Watchet's innings did not get off to the best of starts with Chris Sully being trapped LBW. Adam Bishop soon followed to an excellent one handed catch.
Jason Strong looked to be in a positive mood and hit an excellent cover drive for four before getting run out by a direct hit. Replacing his brother, Ryan Strong started well playing some nice shots before getting bowled. Replaced by his Father, Martin the Watchet innings sprung to life. Strong Senior started to hit well including one delightful six. This caused the Whitchurch captain to spread the field giving Watchet the chance of more ones and twos.
Martin Strong was out to a brilliant catch held at the second attempt at short cover. Clive Strong replaced his brother and hit a cracking four before being unluckily bowled off of his pads.
Liam Woolgrove then joined Edward Martin who then became the next victim of the Whitchurch attack being caught behind for 61. Nick Virgin was trapped LBW.
Number eleven Andy Pyne joined Woolgrove and the pair took Watchet to 183 before Pyne was bowled leaving Watchet 12 runs short.
Pictures of the Butleigh match are now online click here 2nd XI Win by 7 wickets Watchet 2nd XI travelled to Butleigh and came away with a seven wicket victory.
Dominic Bowden took 4 for 12 and Nigel Merrick 3 for 48 to set up the victory.
To read the match report and scorecard click here Both 1st XI and 2nd XI Matches washed out The scheduled matches for both our teams were abandoned without a ball being bowled.
All League Matches were cancelled in Division 2 and Division 3 South-West. Club Shirts The club are about to order some more shirts. If you need a new shirt please contact Clive Strong immediately. 1st XI lose at home to Butleigh The 1st XI lost at home today (Sunday 24th June) to Butleigh by 20 runs. On a day when the weather could have spoiled the occasion both sides fought out an entertaining match with Watchet losing by 20 runs.
To view the photos of the match click here 2nd XI beat Ilton by 9 wickets Watchet's 2nd XI beat Ilton at home by 9 wickets
To read the match report and scorecard click here.
To view the 2nd XI averages up to and including 24th June click here
Weather wins the day at Fitzhead Watchet's 1st XI away trip to Fitzhead was cancelled yesterday due to wet weather conditions.
Other matches did tale place though. To read more click here.
4 wic Matt Lovell, left, set up victory on Watchet's visit to Burnham-on-Sea. With the start delayed by rain for half an hour Watchet go off to an excellent start. Lovell trapped an opener LBW and had prolific runner scorer Nayim Karmaker caught behind in the same over. He had the Burnham skipper stumped down the leg-side as Burnham struggled to build a total. Jason Strong chipped in with two wickets. Norman Yaw collected his first 1st eleven wicket of the season and Martin Strong also picked up a wicket as 10 man Burnham were bowled out for 108.
After tea Burnham started well removing
both Watchet opene
To view the pictures of the match click here 2nd XI washed out Watchet's 2nd XI game at home to Burnham-on-Sea's 2nd XI was cancelled due to wet weather.
Virgin takes 6 in 1st
XI 10 wicket victory Spinner Nick Virgin, right, took 6 wickets in Watchet's 10 wicket victory over Peasedown St John at the Memorial Ground.
Peasedown arrived at the Memorial Ground with a very under-strength side which gave the away side an opportunity to blood some very young players.
Watchet skipper, Martin Strong, won the toss and ask Peasedown to bat. The visitors got off to an excellent start putting on over 50 runs before Matthew Lovell started the rot. Peasedown then folded to 71 all out thanks to fine spells of bowling from Virgin & Lovell. Virgin finished with six wickets and Lovell four.
Liam Woolgrove was promoted to open the batting with Chris Sully. The pair reached the victory target in the thirteenth over to give Watchet a maximum 35 points victory before 5 o'clock. Sully finished on 45 not out.
To view the pictures of the match click here
To view more Division 2 News click here
Division 2 Results for Saturday 9th June 2007
2nd XI win a thriller at Long Sutton Watchet 2nd XI took the long journey to Long Sutton II on Saturday and came away with a thrilling one-wicket victory with just two balls remaining, a game in which all 22 players played their part.
To read the match report and read the scorecard click here
Division 3SW Results for Saturday 9th June 2007
1st XI lose with 5 balls remaining Watchet's total of 192 was reached by Belvedere in this top of the table match.
The home side, batting side got off to a good but slow start against some good bowling. Martin was the first to go caught at mid on for 25. Chris Sully reached a fine half century well supported by Philip Milton. Wickets then fell steadily as Watchet tried to increase the scoring rate. Jason Strong and Matt Lovell both scored runs to help Watchet reach 192 all out.
After tea Watchet had an ideal start with Jason Strong getting one of the Belvedere openers caught at cover with the score on 6. Belvedere then rallied the score before Matt Lovell struck with the help of a good catch by Philip Milton. Liam Woolgrove and Nick Virgin chipped in with two wickets a piece. However by this stage it was too late with Belvedere reaching the target with 5 balls to spare.
To view the photographs of the match click here.
Division 2 Results for Saturday 2nd June 2007
2nd XI go down by 35 runs Watchet 2nd XI travelled to North Petherton and finished 35 runs short of their hosts total.
Batting first North Petherton scored 145 for 6 from their 45 overs. In reply Watchet were bowled out for 110.
To read the match report and view the scorecard click here
Division 3SW Results for Saturday 2nd June 2007
1st XI lose in run feast The first eleven arrived at the picturesque Butleigh on the back of three straight wins. Batting first Butleigh got off to a good score before Matt Lovell bowled Treviss for 44. The Butleigh batsmen then cut lose hitting the ball to all parts of the ground. The Butleigh innings included 19 sixes and 40 fours. The Butleigh innings ended on 382 for four. John Millar scored 162 off of 82 balls and C Dean 121 off 113 balls.
The Watchet innings got off to a fast scoring start. However wickets started to fall. Jason Strong settled himself and hit his maiden first team century, a magnificent innings. He was well supported by Clive Strong who scored a fine 52 and then his Father, Martin. Watchet scored 254 for 8 in their overs to lose this high scoring match by 128runs.
To view the pictures of the match click here
Division 2 Results for Saturday 26th May 2007
2nd XI beat North Perrott Batting first Watchet posted an excellent 282 for 5. Ryan Strong scored 81 and David Milton scored 59 not out.
In reply North Perrott scored 224 for 6. Leaving Watchet with a 58 run victory and 31 points.
To read the match report and view the scorecard click here
Division 3SW Results for Saturday 26th May 2007
Bishops Lydeard 2nd XI v Watchet 2nd XI to read the match report and view the scorecard click here
Strong weekend It was, despite the first eleven defeat, an excellent cricketing Saturday for the Strong Family. Jason Strong, left, led the way with a 102, his maiden century for the first eleven. Brother Ryan hit 81 for the second eleven, Dad Martin took 2 wickets for the first eleven and Uncle Clive hit 52 for the first eleven. 1st XI win at Huish & Langport Watchet made an away trip to Huish & Langport on Saturday. The home side won the toss and asked Watchet to bat first.
Edward Martin and Adam Bishop opened the innings and got things off to a sound start with Bishop (right) scoring freely at the start of the innings. The pair put on 72 for the first wicket before Martin was trapped LBW for 23 off of the slow bowling of Strang. Bishop went on to score his maiden half century for the 1st XI and went on to score 72 before being caught.
The inform Philip Milton was bowled with the score on 75 without failing to trouble the scorers. The middle order all played a part in building the Watchet total. The side were tied down by some steady bowling and finished their 45 overs with 195 runs. Matt Lovell scored a very useful 28 before being stumped.
After tea skipper Martin Strong took the brave decision of using spinner Nick Virgin as one of the opening bowlers. A decision that was soon vindicated with Virgin picking up two early wickets, both LBW.
Jason Strong bowled superbly, being unfortunate to get just one wicket. Strong also held two catches and was involved in a fine piece of fielding to produce a run out. His Father produced his best spell of bowling of the season picking up two wickets, the first being well caught by Liam Woolgrove and the second clean bowling his opponent.
Woolgrove cleaned bowled the Huish & Langport number eleven to produce a third winning match and 34 points to maintain the first team's one hundred percent record.
To view the pictures of the match click here
For other Divison 2 News from Saturday 19th May click here
To view the up to date Division 2 League Table click here
Division 2 Results for Saturday 19th May 2007
2nd XI lose at Home Watchet 2nd XI lost at home to Bishops Lydeard 2nd XI on Saturday.
Batting first Bishops Lydeard scored 206 for 8 and at the end of their 45 overs Watchet reached 141 for 9. Bishops Lydeard gained 35 points and Watchet 15.
To read the match report and view the scorecard click here
Division 3 SW Results for Saturday 19th May 2007
1st XI in 9 wicket win Watchet entertained Mark in their first home match of the season and raced to a 9 wicket victory.
Surprisingly, after winning the toss Mark elected to bat on a damp green track. Watchet opening bowlers Phil Sylvester and Liam Woolgrove started well with Sylvester breaking the opening partnership by having Gareth Lloyd caught by Jason Strong at point. Jason Strong and his Father Martin finished with a brace of wickets each but star performer with the ball was Matt Lovell who bagged five wickets for just 21. Mark were all out for 89.
The Mark bowlers got the wicket of Edward Martin with the score on 15. Philip Milton then joined Chris Sully and the pair then knocked off the remaining runs before 6 o'clock. Chris Sully finished on 46 not out and Philip Milton 37 not out.
To view the Somerset League Division 2 up to date League Table click here 2nd XI lose out to the weather Watchet 2nd XI's away match away to Ilminster was called off due to the wet weather.
To view the up to date League Table click here Division 2 results 12th May
Watchet beat Stogumber in Sunday Friendly
On Sunday Watchet entertained Stogumber
in a Friendly match. Batting first Stogumber started well with Nick
Richards hitting a half century before being caught by Andrew Martin
off Nigel Merrick's bowling. The Stogumber innings closed on 142. Andrew Martin bowled for 4 Watchet managed to knock off the runs with time to spare. The highlight of the Watchet innings was an undefeated 48 by Ryan Strong.
To view more photographs of this match click here Peanut hits 95 as 1st XI win at Whitchurch
Philip Milton, pictured below, starred in a
8 wicket victory for Watchet.
In their first Somerset League Division 2 match of the season, Watchet made the long away trip to Whitchcurch. Skipper, Martin Strong, won the toss and asked the home side to bat first.
Liam Woolgrove and Phil Sylvester opened the opening and made the home side struggle for runs with them reaching 24-1 off of 10 overs. Sylvester had one of the Whitchurh openers caught by Andy Pyne and Pyne took his second catch off of Woolgrove's bowling.
Jason Strong replaced Sylvester and soon claimed a wicket with the help of a fine catch by Matt Lovell at second slip.
Phil Sylvester took two fine catches in the deep to keep the pressure on.
Nick Virgin, returning to the Watchet Club, bowled a great spell taking three wickets. Watchet did spill several catches but on the whole fielded well and managed to restrict Whitchurch to 210 for 6 off of their forty five overs.
After tea Watchet had the worst possible start with Matt Lovell unluckily edging a ball on to his stumps with out troubling the scorers. This left Watchet on 0 for 1.
Philip Milton joined Edward Martin at the
crease. This pair struggled against a fine opening attack and only
scored 9 runs off of the first 9 overs. Milton rode his luck and began
to score more rapidly, whilst Martin played a supporting role. The pair
began to turn the match in Watchet's favour. Milton hit the ball to all
parts of the ground before being bowled for a fine 95. The second wicket
partnership took the score from 0 to 166.
Jason Strong, right, joined Martin to assist knocking off the remaining runs. Martin hit the winning runs in the 42nd over, finishing on 62 not out. Jason Strong finished on 16 not out. Watchet took a valuable 31 points from the match and now play Mark at the Memorial Ground next Saturday.
2nd XI win at home The second eleven started their 2007 league campaign with a victory at home to Barrington.
Skipper Peter Manley scored 49 and Dominic Bowden ended up with 6 wickets. o read read the match report and see the scorecard click here
Somerset Cricket League Circular The Somerset Cricket League have issued a pre-season circular. To download it click here (Please note you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read it).
Friday Evening Practice Sessions Club practice sessions take place on the Memorial Ground on Friday Evenings commencing at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Watchet v Teston On Friday evening Watchet entertained touring team, Teston in a 20 -20 match. Watchet came on top by winning by 47 runs. The highlight of the match was fine 51 from Ryan Strong.
To read the match report and view the scorecard click here 2nd XI Fixtures now available online The 2nd XI fixtures are now available online. These fixtures are subject to change. To view the fixtures click here
Watchet lose away at Wembdon A Watchet XL played away at Wembdon on Saturday to get the season under way. Watchet side contained a mixture of youth and experience. The highlight for Watchet was a five wicket haul by James Bulpin (pictured right).
Watchet had to chase a 200 plus total and finished well short.
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rs. Philip Milton and Jason Strong steadied things
and started to reduce the runs required. Jason Strong was caught at
mid-on and Milton, caught behind, soon followed. A partnership between Clive Strong
and Andrew Pyne,
right, took the score to 82 before Strong was out, stumped by
Gaylard. Nick
Virgin joined Pyne and the pair took Watchet to within two runs of
victory before Virgin was trapped LBW. Glen Gaylard, left, took
three catches and completed a stumping for Burnham. Lovell came in and Watchet
reached the required total to ensure a four wicket victory and 34
valuable points. 
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